Classic Gershwin: The life of George Gershwin in music & words at The Bulls Head, London on Tuesday 11th July 2017

Please note: This concert is in the past and has already taken place.

Classic Gershwin

The life of George Gershwin in music & words

Add to my Calendar 11-07-2017 20:00 11-07-2017 22:00 36 Classic Gershwin Back by popular request! A special performance on the 80th anniversary of Gershwin’s death. The vibrant music of George Gershwin is interwoven with his fascinating life story from birth in the colourful, teeming New York of 1898 to his tragically early death on 11 July 1937. Join Viv McLean, piano and Susan Porrett, narrator in the intimate Jazz Room at The Bull’s Head for an intriguing, eclectic mix of Gershwin’s music from the much-loved ‘Rhapsody in Blue’, ‘I got Rhythm Variations’ and ‘Swanee’ to the rarely-played, classical Preludes. “Vividly illustrated....highly recommended.” Frances Wilson (The Cross-Eyed Pianist) The Bulls Head, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

The Bulls Head
373 Lonsdale Road
Barnes
London
SW13 9PY
England

Tuesday 11th July 2017
8:00 PM

Programme

George Gershwin – 3 Preludes for piano
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue (arr. Farrington)

Performers

Viv McLean – piano
Susan Porrett – Narrator

Programme Note

Back by popular request!

A special performance on the 80th anniversary of Gershwin’s death.

The vibrant music of George Gershwin is interwoven with his fascinating life story from birth in the colourful, teeming New York of 1898 to his tragically early death on 11 July 1937.

Join Viv McLean, piano and Susan Porrett, narrator in the intimate Jazz Room at The Bull’s Head for an intriguing, eclectic mix of Gershwin’s music from the much-loved ‘Rhapsody in Blue’, ‘I got Rhythm Variations’ and ‘Swanee’ to the rarely-played, classical Preludes.

“Vividly illustrated....highly recommended.”

Frances Wilson (The Cross-Eyed Pianist)

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